10 Years is a Long Time; For Viagra and for a 9 year old
Viagra turns 10 on March 29. (Which also happens to be my anniversary.) It has dramatically changed the landscape of sex in this country and throughout the world. It has been a great thing! When I started my practice, it was so difficult for men to come in and talk about sexual problems. It is still not so easy, but what a difference.
Ten years ago, when Viagra was approved, I was interviewed many places (as I have been, to my surprise, for the 10th "Anniversary".) My oldest son was nine at that time. He watched one of my TV clips with excitement. My wife asked him, "Do you understand what Dad is talking about?" He nodded emphatically yes. "Are you going to tell your friends?" He nodded emphatically no.
Now, sons are aged 19,17,15, and 13. When I was on national radio, their friends and their friends's parents texted them on their cell phones to congratulate them. Everyone wants me to come in and talk at the school.
10 years is a long time. I am grateful to Viagra for many of the changes.
Michael Werner